Inpatient Medical Coder

Medasource; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medasource is partnering with a regional health system to hire experienced Inpatient Medical Coders for a fully remote contract opportunity. The role supports a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment and is ideal for coders with strong experience handling complex inpatient cases.

The contract is 6 months with potential extension and ASAP start. Candidates should have CCS or RHIT/RHIA credentials and extensive experience in inpatient coding, including Epic EHR and 3M encoder usage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience.
• Strong multi-specialty inpatient coding background.
• Experience in academic medical center or trauma facility preferred.
• Proficiency with Epic EHR.
• Experience using the 3M encoder.
• CCS certification preferred; RHIT or RHIA credentials will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate inpatient coding across multiple specialties.
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes per standards.
• Maintain timely and accurate coding in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet established productivity and quality expectations.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Multi-specialty inpatient coding

Education

CCS certification

RHIT

RHIA

Tools

Epic EHR

3M encoder

Job description

Position: Inpatient Coder

Client: Healthcare Provider

Location: 100% Remote (PST Hours)

Contract Length: 6-months, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP

Summary

Medasource is partnering with a leading regional health system to hire experienced Inpatient Medical Coders for a fully remote contract opportunity. This role supports a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment and is ideal for coders with strong experience handling complex inpatient cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate inpatient coding across a wide range of specialties, including: Cardiology, Neurology, Surgical cases, Transplants, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Additional complex inpatient cases
• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and industry standards
• Maintain timely and accurate coding in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Consistently meet established productivity and quality expectations

Qualifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred; RHIT or RHIA credentials will also be considered
• Minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience
• Strong multi-specialty inpatient coding background
• Experience working within an academic medical center or trauma facility preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EHR
• Experience using the 3M encoder